In January 2021, Dr. Allison Goddard joined the Lake Region Healthcare (LRH) team. Goddard specializes in dermatology and was drawn to the need for a dermatologist in the area, but also her instincts about the atmosphere at LRH.
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A drive past local car dealerships make it clear the pandemic has left a rather large mark on the industry. Inventory, while slowly improving, is still much lower than it had been prior to the spring of 2020. Steve Weber, general sales manager at Quality Toyota, shared that manufacturers shu…
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The Otter Tail County’s Dock and Riparian Use Ordinance requires docks and lifts to be registered with the county when being moved from one body of water to another. Minnesota law requires dock and lifts to be dried for 21 days before moving from one body of water to another.
West Central Initiative awarded grants totaling more than $60,000 to organizations in the Fergus Falls, Perham and Dent areas through its donor advised funds program.
The board of directors of Greater Fergus Falls (GFF) is proud to announce that NeTia Bauman has been named managing director of Greater Fergus Falls. Bauman, the former business development coordinator for GFF, takes over effective April 18 as the board sends Annie Deckert off to new adventu…
Good news is on the way for the chapter members of the Heart O’ Lakes Harmony Capella Chorus!
The Fergus Falls City Council Committee of the Whole meeting on Wednesday brought discussion about two larger items to the forefront.
“Scouting for Food” is an annual Boy Scout tradition and despite a worldwide pandemic, food donations are still important. Even more so than the average year.
Children of St. Peter, a nonprofit organization based in Guatemala that focuses on providing funding for education, has been hit hard due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Viking Library System Executive Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 20 at 5:15 p.m.
Following a one year absence, the Empty Bowls fundraiser hosted by M State to benefit the Salvation Army is returning in full force, just under a different format.
The historic Red River Mill in downtown Fergus Falls may soon be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
New science curriculum was approved at Monday’s school board meeting. Kindergarten through second grade will utilize “Mystery Science”; grades 3-5 will use “Foss Science”; and 6-12 grades will learn from “McGraw-Hill Inspire Science” curriculum.
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The Minnesota Judicial Branch is making it easier and more convenient for more people to make payments on their court-ordered fines and fees in criminal cases.
The Greater Lakes country’s Keller Williams offices were recently awarded multiple spots in the top 10 of the entire North Central Region which consists of KW agents and teams across Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming.
The Red River Valley Development Association (RRVDA) named Vernon and the late Joan Simmer of Rothsay the “Outstanding Farm Leaders” for Wilkin County.
With a bigger appreciation for WiFi and internet service after 2020, Otter Tail County and Otter Tail County communities, The Blandin Foundation, local telecommunications companies, and Viking Library System partnered to provide free public WiFi and smart rooms. These community partners util…
The 2020 Dry Bean Grower Survey of Production, Pest Problems and Pesticide Use provides important data on dry bean production, pest problems and pesticide use in Minnesota and North Dakota. Research and Extension faculty at North Dakota State University along with directors of the Northarves…
As part of the Otter Tail County Story Mapping Project, those working with the project are calling on residents of Otter Tail County, especially in approximately a 10-mile radius from Glendalough State Park, for their own “star stories.”
In their eighth annual community health challenge, Lake Region Healthcare (LRH) announced the theme for this year’s challenge as “Do Good, Feel Good.”
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University of Minnesota Extension, along with Minnesota Beef Council, will host several online beef quality assurance (BQA) and secure beef supply (SBS) training sessions starting in February through April. Producers only need to attend one of these free workshops to receive a three-year BQA…
Lake Region Healthcare (LRH) was recently honored with the Above and Beyond Award from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). ESGR is a Department of Defense organization established to promote cooperation and understanding between service members and their civilian employers.
As the young girl walked through the entrance to Lincoln School for the first time, she stood transfixed, eyes wide with excitement and simply stated, “I can’t believe I am so lucky to go to this school!” From my perspective, I cannot imagine hearing of a public endorsement that could have …
Underwood Secondary advances to the Minnesota Economics Challenge competition after two teams of students excelled in a series of tests in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international economics and current events. The eight students representing the school, along with their coach, socia…
This is the first of several letters to the editor provided by Kennedy Secondary School students.
This is one in a series of articles written by students who received scholarships in 2020 awarded through the Fergus Falls Area Dollars for Scholars chapter. The purpose of these articles is to thank the community for its support of students and their higher education goals.
Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach toured the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Prairie Wetlands Learning Center late Friday afternoon to learn more about their mission.
The Glendalough State Park Citizens Advisory Board will be hosting the park’s 25th annual fundraiser.
More than 200 construction projects that will help maintain Minnesota’s roads, bridges, improve safety and support thousands of construction jobs across the state will be worked on this year, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced recently.
Financial relief to help cover final expenses for families and individuals who have lost a loved one to COVID-19 is coming.
The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center invites you to visit their current gallery show featuring wonderful art by talented local high school students. “Rising Stars” is sponsored by the New York Mills Lions Club and is on display for a short time only, now through Saturday April 17.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College’s concert band and chamber chorale will join to celebrate the season with their annual Spring Concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 18, in Legacy Hall.
Truancy is an issue taken very seriously by Fergus Falls Public Schools. Every time a student is absent from school without a parent or guardian’s permission, the absence is immediately followed up by a phone call to ensure the safety of the student. Excused absences do not equate to truancy…
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U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar stopped in Fergus Falls Thursday as she traveled north to visit with former U.S. Congressman Collin Peterson.
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Faculty at Minnesota State Community and Technical College are honoring students Allison Rudolph and Victoria Walker with the 2020-21 Ashley (Mergens) Perrine Faculty Scholarship.
The Red River Valley Development Association (RRVDA) named Charles and Carol Piekarski of Fergus Falls Outstanding Farm Leaders for West Otter Tail County.
Biologists with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will collect walleye eggs this spring, however, social distancing requirements mean this popular springtime activity will not be open for public viewing this year.
At its March 25 agenda meeting in St. Paul, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved construction of the Hoot Lake Solar Project, a 49.9-megawatt renewable energy initiative brought forward by Otter Tail Power Company (OTP).
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A new way to eat is now available in Fergus Falls. Roasted, a meal preparation and catering business owned and operated solely by 23-year-old Evan Burkdoll, opened its doors April 1 in a order, grab and go format that provides the community with prepackaged, nutritious meals that simply need…
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Otter Tail County Public Health is offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments and is following state guidance in prioritizing vaccine appointments for people most at risk of getting COVID-19, or those who could develop severe illness if infected. This includes older Minnesotans, those with unde…
Otter Tail County businesses and nonprofits hit hard by winter pandemic-related closures were provided $1.15 million in relief grants by the county. The state-funded grant program was administered through the county’s Community Development Agency and provided grants from $1,250 to $15,000 to…
2021’s 30 Days of Biking, sponsored by Pedal Fergus Falls, kicked off on April 1. The month-long event is an effort to get out and get moving via bicycle every day during the month of April. With no minimum distance, the goal is to get out there and ride. A statement on the Pedal Fergus Fall…
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It was the 1960s when Richard Olsenius swapped the Midwest for Manhattan, where he worked as a copy aide for Life magazine. He bought his first 35mm camera and took photographs for fun but dreamed of being a guitar player and songwriter.
As a single mother of two elementary school-age daughters, Beth Hagen recognized the value of education when she enrolled in the 1960s at what was then Fergus Falls Community College.
LB Homes provides care to individuals in Fergus Falls and the surrounding area. To continue serving the needs of our community, LB Homes will resume in-person grief support groups, facilitated by a grief specialist, beginning in April at locations in Fergus Falls and Battle Lake.
The Regional Workforce Alliance (RWA) of Northwest Minnesota is proud to announce that Minnesota State Community and Technical College is a new recipient of the Inclusive Workforce Employer (I-WE) designation.
To be eligible for the dean's list, Bemidji State University students must be enrolled for at least 12 credits and earn a minimum of a 3.5 GPA during the semester.
This is one in a series of articles written by students who received scholarships in 2020 awarded through the Fergus Falls Area Dollars for Scholars chapter. The purpose of these articles is to thank the community for its support of students and their higher education goals.
This is the first of several letters to the editor provided by Kennedy Secondary School students.
LB Homes provides care to individuals in Fergus Falls and the surrounding area. To continue serving the needs of our community, LB Homes will resume in-person grief support groups, facilitated by a grief specialist, beginning in April at locations in Fergus Falls and Battle Lake.
On Easter Sunday, Roger Sodsod, gave his first sermon as Life Church’s new senior pastor. With a multitude of interests, Sodsod is certain to have a variety of stories to share as he leads Life Church.
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A resolution authorizing the purchase of a $138,265 mobile performance stage from Stageline was passed Monday by the Fergus Falls City Council.
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PORTAL N.D. — A U.S. Border Patrol agent from the Grand Forks sector saved a man from a brush fire near the Short Creek Recreation Area along the international border with Canada.
Beginning April 1, and running through Oct. 31, Gate City Bank will once again partner with various cities across North Dakota and central Minnesota in an effort to revitalize mature neighborhoods, helping local homeowners make repairs and improvements with a low interest rate.
Greater Fergus Falls (GFF) is pleased to announce that local entrepreneur Victoria McWane-Creek recently established the Organization 4 Full Participation. This new business is a performance improvement company that enables individuals, teams, organizations, and communities to close the gap …
Jesse James Bommersbach was taken into custody Sunday in Richland County (North Dakota) according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office.
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Minnesota seems to be dragging their feet when it comes to conformity with federal changes this tax season. As a result, a number of returns are sitting in limbo while waiting for the Legislature to address variants such as unemployment and paycheck protection program (PPP) loans.
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Fergus Falls residents may notice some smoke in the community throughout the month of April. The Fergus Falls Fire Department (FFFD) has obtained the necessary permits from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to conduct prescribed, controlled burns dependent on burn restrictions and th…
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Luke Ledbetter was arrested at approximately 1 a.m. Saturday on a felony charge of aggravated robbery in the second degree.
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When playing sports, players look for ways to find a competitive edge. Extra practice, film study, workouts or better equipment are all ways to gain a fair advantage over your opponent. But what if you began at a disadvantage? For Ethan Johnson, his passion for the sport of hockey was being …
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A disturbing trend is emerging that has blindsided unsuspecting residents statewide, as well as locally, in the form of unemployment fraud.
